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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days AKQA's roles stay open a median of 34 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- No 6% of AKQA's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at AKQA
- high 19 stale, 2 reposted of 48 open
- Hiring momentum
- 95 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from AKQA's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for AKQA.
About this role
As a Design Lead at AKQA, you will provide hands-on leadership and creative direction to a team of designers, focusing on the development and evolution of complex design systems for a major travel brand. Your role involves shaping the creative vision for digital products, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and mentoring junior designers to foster professional growth. You will also present design solutions to clients, ensuring high-quality and cohesive digital experiences.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of AKQA as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience in UI design, art direction, or a related field
- Strong portfolio showcasing digital platforms and products
- Proven ability to lead and inspire teams
- Deep expertise in creating and evolving design systems
- Strong working knowledge of user interface, application, mobile, and responsive design principles
- Expert proficiency in Figma, including advanced component and library management
Worth weighing
- Role requires being onsite twice a week with the Atlanta-based client
- Candidates must be based in Atlanta or open to relocation
- Hybrid work approach with required in-office days may not suit all candidates
Summarised from AKQA's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by AKQA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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